Some people call me cheap, even stingy. I’d rather be known as thrifty. That’s why I won’t buy the original (OEM) printer cartridges for my https://www.pcworld ...

It’s a well-known secret that inkjet ink is being kept at artificially high prices, which is why many opt to forego ‘genuine’ manufacturer cartridges and get ...

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HP’s “dynamic security” prevents you from using third-party ink with HP printers. While HP does this to “protect the quality of our customer experience,” being able to buy cheaper, non-HP ink can save ...

HP has caused uproar by releasing a firmware update that instantly disables printers if they don't have official ink cartridges installed. Opting for cheaper and unofficial alternatives is hugely ...

The company is blocking the use of non-HP ink with a ‘security’ update that’s meant to ‘protect the quality’ of customer experience. The company is blocking the use of non-HP ink with a ‘security’ ...

Large numbers of HP printer owners found their printers stopped recognising unofficial printer ink cartridges on 13 September. Dutch printer ink vendor 123inkt said it had received, external more than ...

There was once a time when you could print as much as your at-home ink and paper supply allowed. Then, when the ink ran out, you ran to Best Buy, Walmart, or Office Depot for a new cartridge.

A hot potato: Printer ink cartridges have long been notoriously expensive, and printer manufacturers use DRM to keep users from buying cheaper third-party versions. HP is still paying settlements to ...